Measuring Elasticity of Balls using Collision Method

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This is quite tricky..

How to measure the elasticity of balls using a collision method?

apparatus:
air track
blower
gliders
motion sensors (2 sets)
2 tennis balls

How do i do this?
 
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camperstrike said:
This is quite tricky..

How to measure the elasticity of balls using a collision method?

apparatus:
air track
blower
gliders
motion sensors (2 sets)
2 tennis balls

How do i do this?

If you're trying to set up an experiment, you should start by listing the quantities you are trying to find and the ones you are able to measure. What is the definition of elasticity?